A TOTAL of six restaurants and takeaways in the Bradford area have been shortlisted for the inaugural English Asian Food Awards 2019.

Finalists for the first ever English Asian Food Awards have now gone live after an influx of public nominations.

Restaurants, takeaways and other food establishments across England are being recognised for working hard to service the Asian food industry, promote Asian cuisine, and connect communities through food and culture.

The awards aim to celebrate the achievements of these businesses and individuals, commemorating the difference they make to England’s culture and economy.

The list of finalists has been compiled and announced based on hundreds of nominations received by the public and includes more than 300 establishments across a number of categories.

The local finalists for the English Asian Food Awards 2019 are:

  • 5 Star Indian Restaurant of the Year, North: Royal Delhi Restaurant in Brighouse:
  • Chinese Restaurant of the Year, North: The Imperial Chinese in Shipley;
  • 5 Star Indian Takeaway of the Year, North: Future Balti in Bradford;
  • Pakistani Restaurant of the Year: MyLahore, PIND Restaurant and Jinnah Bradford.

The awards will be held at the Mercure Piccadilly Hotel in Manchester on Monday, February 11.

They aim to showcase the success, entrepreneurial spirit and creativity that fuel the English Asian Food industry, with categories ranging from Japanese Restaurant of the year, Outstanding Indian Restaurant and Asian Fusion Restaurant of the year.

The English Asian Food Awards 2019 are organised by Oceanic Consulting – the UK’s leading ethnic consulting and promotions organisation. The organisation is also responsible for the British Muslim Awards, which are to be held in Bradford shortly.

A spokesman said: “All finalists shortlisted for the English Asian Food Awards should feel proud to be recognised for hard graft and talent at the first event of its kind, for they bring joy and entertainment through delicious food which represents England’s rich culture and heritage.

"These awards honour and give thanks to those individuals who give their all to deliver outstanding services and continue to act as an inspiration to others aspiring to succeed in the Asian Food industry. We wish all our finalists the very best of luck and are looking forward to a great night of celebration.”

For more information on the awards visit The English Asian Food Awards on Facebook.